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Gonorrhoea screening programme

G R Najem

    The British Journal of Venereal Diseases
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    A 12-month gonorrhoea screening program in Tennessee found 7% of cultures positive for gonococci. Targeted screening in high-risk populations, like those in venereal disease clinics, is more effective than general screening.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Microbiology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Gonorrhoea remains a significant public health concern globally.
    • Effective screening strategies are crucial for controlling sexually transmitted infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the yield of a large-scale gonorrhoea screening program in Tennessee.
    • To identify population groups with varying rates of gonorrhoea infection.

    Main Methods:

    • A 12-month screening program collected 192,983 cultures from diverse sources.
    • Gonococci detection was performed on all collected samples.

    Main Results:

    • Overall, 7% of cultures tested positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
    • Positivity rates varied significantly, with 31.7% in venereal disease clinics and 0.5% in military dependants.

    Conclusions:

    • The study highlights the heterogeneity of gonorrhoea prevalence across different populations.
    • Selective screening approaches targeting high-risk groups are more efficient for detecting gonorrhoea.

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